St Helens
Podcast: League Freak HUMILIATED As St Helens Beat Penrith To Win The World Club Challenge
St Helens supporter Johnny joins the podcast to destroy League Freak after his “mighty”, supposedly all conquoring Penrith Panthers got beaten, no, humbled on their own home soil with a famous victory in the 2023 World Club Challenge. This wasn’t fun for League Freak….GOOD! He deserves this!!! He talks about whether he should delete his…
Podcast: Fergo and The Freak – Episode 379 – The 2022 Super League Club Draft
In this episode Andrew and Freaky complete the draft of 16 clubs they believe shouild make up Super League from 2022 onwards. Going pick-for-pick, they choose the most suitable clubs for your NEW Super League Rugby! They make bold decisions, safe decisons, and give reasons for their selections along the way! Did your club…
Podcast: Fergo and The Freak – Episode 370 – St Helens Are NOT Cowards!
In this episode the greatest podcasting duo on earth have a quick chat about each NRL club, they then discuss St Helens reluctance to take on the Penrith Panthers in the World Club Challenge and then as a highlight to the podcast Andrew Ferguson has a severe cramp in his hamstring. You wanted this pain,…
Podcast: Fergo and The Freak – Episode 368 – He’s Talking About England….
In this episode Salt ‘N Pepper talk about the good decision to re-schedule the World Cup, and therefore avoiding Omicron! They then talk about St Helens refusal to play in the World Club Challenge. Fear? Yes. Then. its on to player signing news, some surprising news out of New Zealand, and a little talk about…
What Is The Biggest Losing Margin In Leeds Rhinos Rugby League History?
You want to know what the biggest loss the Leeds Rhinos have ever suffered in the clubs history, right? On the 10th of May in 1992 Wigan defeated the Leeds Rhinos 74-6 at Central Park in front of 18,261 spectators. The fixture was a 1991/92 Premiership Trophy match. Martin Offiah scored 10 tries in the…
What Is The Biggest Winning Margin In St Helens Rugby League History?
Want to know what the biggest winning margin for St Helens Rugby League club is? You’ve come to the right place! On the 14th of September in 1986 St Helens defeated Carlisle 112-0 at Knowsley Road in front of 4,068 spectators. This game was a fixture in the 1986/87 Lancashire Cup. Neil Holding and Barry…
Joel Thompson Heading To St Helens In 2021
Manly Sea Eagles back rower Joel Thompson has received an early release from his contract with the Manly Sea Eagles as he looks to join Super League club St Helens from 2021. Thompson will be a good replacement for outgoing St Helens forward Luke Thompson who was released with immediate effect by the club to…
Super League Club Signings For The 2020 Season
The official Super League website has released a list of 2020 Super League club signings so far. The list shows the changing face of a number of Super League clubs, most notably Hull KR, the Salford Red Devils and Wakefield Trinity. Here is the list. Castleford Tigers George Griffin Tyla Hepi Derrell Olpherts Sosaia Feki…
If You’re Not Cheering For The Salford Red Devils In The 2019 Super League Grand Final Then Something Is Wrong With You!
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the mighty Salford Red Devils have defied the odds to make the 2019 Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford today. It is a moment few Salford supporters would have dreamed off not too many years ago. With the club once again on the verge of folding, Salford…
Super League 2018: Who Will Win The Grand Final?
Many rugby league fans felt that the Castleford Tigers were hard done by in 2017. The club were forced to exclude Zak Hardaker from their Grand Final squad and the Tigers went on to lose to the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford. But the 2017 campaign has now been and gone; it is time to…
How Will You Remember Jamie Lyon?
Jamie Lyon has accomplished a hell of a lot during his NRL career. He even spent time overseas playing in England absolutely killing it for St Helens. The thing is, when ever I talk to people about Jamie Lyon one subject always gets brought up. The way he left the Parramatta Eels. A lot has…
2014 Super League Grand Final Infographic
Check out this fantastic infographic that takes a look at both St Helens and Wigan as we head into the 2014 Super League Grand Final:
Adam Everitt – Spotlight on Super League: Week Two
The Spotlight is on… Bradford: this week the RFL hit Bradford Bulls with a 6-point deduction that leaves them 4 points adrift of London at the bottom of the Super League table. With the threat of relegation at the end of the season, this is absolutely disasterous for Francis Cummins and his squad. A dark…
RL Alive – Rugby League And Rugby Union In The United Kingdom
I want to start this article by giving some background on myself. I will do this so people cannot respond saying that I am one-eyed or biased or don’t know what I am talking about. I am from Wales, a Union country, and grew up playing Rugby Union. I played the game to a reasonably…
Josh McAllister – Three Teams To Look Out For In The 2014 Super League Season
With less than 2 weeks until the Super League 2014 Season, I thought we’d have a look at the 3 clubs that will surprise us the most in the 2014 season. Obviously you have the teams that will always be fighting for the top spot in the Super League table, but I think there could…
James Roby Still Open To NRL Move But Has He Missed His Chance?
James Roby has told the St Helens Star that while he is enjoying himself at St Helens, he is open to offers that would see him move to the NRL in the future. Roby was offered that opportunity earlier this year by the Parramatta Eels but Roby claims he turned the deal down as it…
Tim Moltzen On His Way To St Helens?
Bit of a rumour doing the rounds that Wests Tigers utility Tim Moltzen may be on his way to St Helens. The Saints have already captured the signatures of Luke Walsh and Mose Masoe, both of whom are playing fairly well for the Penrith Panthers right now. So, who is Tim Moltzen? Moltzen is a…
St Helens Release A Statement Regarding Luke Walsh’s Contract
St Helens have released the following statement in an effort to clarify a luke Walsh’s contract with the club starting in 2014: ST.HELENS R.F.C. would like to state that, contrary to incorrect reports in Australia, Luke Walsh has signed a two-year contract with the club, with an option for a further year, from 2014. Saints…
Luke Walsh Could Leave St Helens Early
Don’t yo just love the commitment that some Super League imports show their new clubs! Before even kicks a ball in anger for St Helens 2014 signing Luke Walsh is already talking up the fact that he has a get out clause in his contract if another NRL clubs makes him an offer. In an…
St Helens Hooker James Roby Knocks Backs Eels Offer
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the Parramatta Eels made an approach to St Helens hooker James Roby to join the club for the 2015 season, only for Roby to knock them back. The Eels are on the look out for players anywhere they can find them after showing the door to over a…
League Freak’s Friday Night Fights: Wigan vs St Helens
In a new feature on LeagueFreak.com I will be putting the games best clubs, best coaches and best players in head to head battles that will be decides by you, the reader. The first edition of League Freaks Friday Night Fights is a great one. An ancient rivalry between two clubs that hate each others…
Sam Tomkins Attacks Super League Imports But Is Missing An Important Point…
In the lead up to the International Origin match between some English players, Rangi Chase, and a bunch of old Super League imports, England fullback Sam Tomkins has fired a broadside at Super League imports: “They will want to prove they’re the players that make the competition, the overseas players that come over and sign…
The Door Opens For Luke Walsh To Join St Helens This Season
Penrith Panthers halfback Luke Walsh could find himself playing for Super League club St Helens as early as this season. News that the St George/Illawarra Dragons may be willing to release half Jamie Soward early from his contract to join the Penrith Panthers this season could open the door for Walsh to also leave early….
Mose Masoe To Sign For St Helens In 2014?
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Penrith Panthers prop Mose Masoe will join St Helens in 2014. Masoe, who joined the Panthers in the off season from the Sydney Roosters, is one of the biggest players in the game today and a player I rate fairly highly. he has good mobility for a big…
How League Freak Would Restructure Rugby League In Great Britain
Right now there is a lot of talk about restructuring the Super League and Championship competitions. Some of the idea’s on the table seem alright. Others are completely ridiculous and should not even be up for consideration. The problem with all of the options being put up for discussion right now is that they do…
A Look At Luke Walsh And His Move To St Helens
Confirmed By St Helens: Walsh To Become A Saint It is a move that has been doing the rounds of the rumour mill for a few week now. Luke Walsh may be contracted to the Penrith Panthers, but it is all but a done deal that he will be released from his contract and will…
Wigan Chairman Ian Lenagan Realistic About His Clubs Future
With NRL clubs now turning their attention to Super League players in an effort to boost depth in their squads, many within Super League had the same reaction. Raise the salary cap. Forgetting that a handful of clubs have gone belly up in Super League over the last few years with the salary cap set…
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Dugan To Sign With St Helens Within 48 Hours
Former New South Wales and Canberra Raiders fullback Josh Dugan will be playing for St Helens, possibly as soon as next weekend, after contract talks with the Brisbane Broncos broke down on Sunday. Dugan, who was recently sacked by the Canberra Raiders, became embroiled in an argument with Raiders fans on social media on Saturday…